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Loon (Alphabet)

TL;DR

Alphabet's internet balloon subsidiary, discontinued in 2021.

Telecommunications

Alphabet's internet balloon subsidiary, discontinued in 2021. Failed radiation example - insufficiently specialized to any geography or use case, losing to specialists like Starlink (satellite) and terrestrial fiber.

Cautionary Notes on Loon (Alphabet)

  • Shut down 2021
  • Failed to specialize deeply enough to compete with focused competitors

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